Photos: From the Times-Call Archives

From the Times-Call photo archive: "And the Livin' is Easy. Today, Labor Day, marked the end of the summer vacation season and hundreds of fishermen - and women - and picnickers jammed Barbour Ponds, at Del Camino, in one last summer-time fling. There were 47 vehicles at the ponds at 10a.m. this morning and almost everybody was just taking it easy and soaking up the Labor Day sun. The fishing wasn't the best, but nobody, including this woman, seemed to care much." Originally published Sept. 1, 1976.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "Neighborhood children play on roller slide at Valley Park, the once weed-filled, neglected lot, is now a lovely city park." Originally published Aug. 29, 1987
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From the Times-Call photo archive: Lorri Eady, inspired by a growing Longmont and her family, started Art Warehouse at 1350 Florida Ave. in May 1978." Originally published Oct. 1, 1983.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "First day farewell. Bill Pope hugs his son, Richard, this morning as the youngster prepares to enter Loma Linda Elementary for his first day of kindergarten. Kindergarten through 12th-grade students returned to St. Vrain Valley Schools today." Originally published Aug. 23, 1990.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "The daring-do of amateur rodeo cowboys was displayed Saturday as the Jaycee-sponsored event brought the 1976 edition of the Boulder County Fair to a close." Pictured here is Ron Erbes. Originally published Aug. 24, 1976.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "Aerial view of the Boulder County Fair in Roosevelt Park. A lot of action is crowded into a small space as the Boulder County Fair and Rodeo is bigger than ever. Many exhibits and attractions are on the grounds at Roosevelt Park. Tonight will feature the last performance of the RCA Rodeo. The Little Wrangler Rodeo and the Amateur Rodeo performances will be held Saturday. The final judging and livestock sale will be held this afternoon" Originally published Aug. 18, 1972.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "No one ever goes hungry from the Longmont Jaycee annual Chuckwagon breakfast, held in conjunction with the Boulder County Fair and Rodeo. Last year, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Royer and son Scott were on hand at the "all you can eat" breakfast, to be held again Wednesday, Aug. 16 between 6 and 9 a.m. on Fourth Avenue between Kimbark and Main Streets." Originally published Aug. 11, 1978.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "Brownsville and Niwot Stations practiced various procedures and techniques for about 3 hours. Firemen keep the blaze under control near the end of the drill." Originally published Aug. 16, 1978.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "Several Longmont youngsters joined their out-of-state friends Thursday for an afternoon of fun in the water sprinkler. Jeff Sack, 10, far left, and his sister Melinda, 12, in the water, are visiting their grandfather, Arnold Lay at his 905 Collyer St. home. They were joined Thursday by next door neighbors Bob Seybert, 11, and his sister Evelyn, 13, in center, for several hours of running through the sprinkler." Originally published Aug. 11, 1978.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "A vegetable mural was added to the Tanaka Farms market this spring to liven up the walls above the many rows of fresh fruits and vegetables." Originally published Aug. 4, 1979.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: Bathtubs and tennis shoes are part of the Longmont Children's Library scene. The old-fashioned bathtub serves as a reading spot for Jim Sevalt, 11 and Mark Maxner, 3. Jim is reading a copy of "Dirty Tennis Shoes Gazette", published by the children of Longmont. Originally published March 27, 1976.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: This could be a scene right out of the 1870s in the St. Vrain Valley. It's a quilting bee, but this time Wednesday, Feb. 28, 1968 at the Hygiene Methodist Fellowship Hall as members of the WSCS gather to tie quilts for the Longmont Welfare Association. Left to right around the table are: Mrs. Mary Wharton, Mrs. Floyd Goodwin, Mrs. William Marlatt, Mrs. Ray Jones and Mrs. Ralph Mann - all long-timers and community builders in the Hygiene area. Originally published March 1, 1968.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: Becky Mangin helps daughter Hillary, 20 months, with her costume in preparation for an audition Wednesday evening for the Longmont Children's Playhouse. Originally published March 3, 1983.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: Adding the finishing touch to the clean up of Sunset Pool early this morning is Kevin Chandler. A lifeguard at the pool, Kevin gave the bottom a thorough vacuuming in preparation for its official opening today. Originally published June 6, 1975.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "Fourth graders at Niwot Elementary School carry picket signs during their lunch hour Tuesday to call attention to leaks in the building's roof. One of the signs read, "We need a diving board, not a school board." Originally published May 10, 1978.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "Dressed and ready to compete in national competition, the members of Harold Buckley American Legion Post 32 Color Guard get ready for their trip to Chicago on Aug. 22. The men have won the state first place title for five years in a row and have represented Colorado in international competition." Originally published Aug. 3, 1972.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "John Ingram, 6, examines the ceramic fire hydrant at the Longmont Humane Society on Friday. The boy is from Nebraska and is visiting his grandparents, Richard and Darlen Crouse, of Longmont. They brought torn newspaper to be used for puppy bedding at the Humane Society's facility on Nelson Road." Originally published July 1, 1989.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "Patrick and the Dinosaurs played at the public open house at the Dickens Opera House Saturday afternoon as a bevy of fans came as close as they could. Visitors got a close-up look at the renovations of the 105-year-old building during the party." Originally published July 27, 1986.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "A tree planting project Saturday morning was aided by moist ground and the welcome appearance of the sun. On the shovels for the Arbor Day observance were Girl Scouts, left to right, Kendra Dodds, Christie Salmen, Jennifer Minor and Cindy Jung." Originally published April 25, 1989.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "Picketers carry signs at the Longmont pose office Monday protesting huge military budgets. Tax deadline day prompted protest by Womens' International League for Peace and Freedom and Pax Christi." Originally published April 18, 1989.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "A single-engine airplane is tied down on the grass at Longmont's airport. Transportation Coordinator Bob Kenny is trying to revive efforts to improve the facility." Originally published March 9, 1982.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "Piece by piece, this camper-top goes together in Red Dale's sprawling plant. The company markets its products through 20 states." Originally published March 15, 1975.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "Erica Martinez, 5, finds an Easter egg nestled in a branch during an Easter egg hunt Friday morning at St. John's Catholic Church. The DeColores Club donated 100 eggs filled with candy for children in the Headstart program." Originally published March 22, 1986.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "Michelle, Bruce and Susan Dennis peer through clear vinyl umbrellas on their way to school this morning at Rocky Mountain Elementary School. Five inches of heavy, wet snow made for tough trudging for pedestrians of all ages on the streets of Longmont." Originally published March 4, 1981.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "It's always packed," said Boulder County 4-H Agent John McClave of Saturday's annual 4-H Carnival at the St. Vrain Memorial Building. Originally published March 16, 1974.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "Bob Holliman, left, defends against fencing instructor Ken Monroe's thrust in intermediate class. A sport with rich heritage maintains a small following in Longmont's recreation classes." Originally published July 6, 1981.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "Diane Torphy tries out her new Christmas skates on a small patch of ice on the Palmerton Ditch at North 53rd Street and Colorado 66 near Lyons. Torphy's husband, Tim, and daughter, Maureen, look on." Originally published Jan. 15, 1989.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "A very warm, standing ovation greets the president as he addresses a convention of Republican women in Denver. His demeanor was much more relaxed than his last Denver appearance to address the NAACP." Originally published Sept. 19, 1981.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "Jorge Luis Ochoa appealed to the Valentines Day spirit of Longmonters Thursday evening as he sold roses at Longs Peak Avenue and Main Street. Ochoa was one of several entrepreneurs offering roses Thursday evening in the city. Ochoa is originally from Guatemala and has lived in the United States for 2 1/2 years." Originally published February 14, 1986.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "William A. Morse of Denver sells Bronco paraphernalia on the corner of 95th Street and South Boulder Road in Louisville. As sales cool down today towards game time, the temperature also is expected to plunge into the 20s." Originally published Jan. 31, 1988.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "Basking under a lazy Colorado sun, Frederick and Firestone are hard to distinguish. Frederick in the foreground, and next door neighbor Firestone once depended on a mining activity for their livelihood, but now watch developments in Dacono for a clue to their future." Originally published March 21, 1970.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "Sheepherder Agustin Silva adjusts his hood to stay warm outside his wagon near Weld County roads 5 and 34 west of Mead. Gusting winds and blowing snow prompted a number of road closures around the state and shut down east-west runways at Stapleton Airport." Originally published Jan. 19, 1988.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "Optimist Club members repair Longmont's Statue of Liberty. From the left, Ralph Barth, Russ Krueger and Ray Athey." Originally published Feb. 19, 1985.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: Gen and Harry Snyder show off some of the merchandise in their newly-purchased store. The new owners of Howell's Inc., on Main Street promise continued quality and customer service. Originally published April 9, 1983.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "Andrew Martin Hebert was due around Christmas, but he waited long enough to help usher in the New Year for Boulder County. Andrew was born at 5:28 a.m. at Longmont United Hospital, and is the first child for Paul and Mary Hebert of Longmont. Andrew weighed in at 8 pounds, 1 once and was 20 inches long." Originally published Jan. 2, 1988.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "Here's something you definitely don't see every day - a Christmas tree made of mobile home parts. Employees at Guerdon Industries Inc., 811 S. Sherman Ave., constructed the tree on their assembly line, just as they assemble the modular homes that are their trademark. Above left is general manager Frank Anderson, pictured with sales manager Jack Miller." Originally published Dec. 24, 1981.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "This large "snow mouse" with tomato eyes and a twiggy nose, was found lurking atop a parked car on Main Street Friday afternoon." Originally published Dec. 31, 1979.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "Sherri Bennett looks to see if her customers need any assistance while she tries to put up Christmas decorations in down town Longmont. Bennett's store is A.P. International Images located at 425 Main Street, specializing in items with monograms." Originally published Nov. 29, 1991.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "Bell ringers played songs of the season at Twin Peaks Mall as shoppers paused in their last-minute rush to listen to the young musicians. From left are Jennifer Lowe, Jodie McKillip and Greg Maertines." Originally published Dec. 19, 1987.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "Skyline High Student Council members chop cabbage Wednesday to help Daddy Bruce prepare a holiday meal for the needy." Originally published Nov. 28, 1986.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "Top Spellers at Central-Lincoln Elementary School. Top spellers at Central-Lincoln Elementary schools raised nearly $20,000 for school supplies and programs in their annual Spellathon fund raiser. A total of $19,889 was raised this year-the largest amount ever in the history of the Central-Lincoln Spellathon." Originally published Nov. 8, 1989.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "Veterans march northbound today on Coffman Street from Eighth Avenue to Third Avenue. Across the nation, parades services and the reburial of an unknown Civil War soldier marked Veterans Day remembrances of America's military dead, and veterans held vigils and marched to honor those missing in Vietnam." Originally published Nov. 11, 1986.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "Doug Bell was the men's overall winner. The women's winner was Stephanie Carey. The first annual Longmont Turkey Trot was held in 1974: 12 runners and a dog participated." Originally published Nov. 16, 1986.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: "A summer-like day greeted Longmont's spooks, spirits, ghosts, goblins, witches, devils, angels, cowboys and other costumed creatures Saturday morning. The occasion was the city recreation division's annual Halloween Parade for "kids of all ages." The paraders march up Main Street." Originally published Oct. 22, 1985.
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From the Times-Call photo archive: " Kathy Judson, front, leads cyclists Henny Top and Tara Teneyck round a corner in downtown Longmont Sunday. They were all racing in the first Longs Peak Criterium - an event that attracted some of the area's best riders." Originally published Sept. 19, 1988.
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